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Two sisters from Canterbury have made the brave decision to speak out about the abuse they suffered at the hands of their grandad.
Sophie and Toni Quirke were aged about eight and six when the abuse started.
Paul Wallis from Hoades Wood Road in Sturry has now been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Also in today’s podcast, with less than a week to go until COP26 gets under way, the first ever Climate Action Week is taking place in Canterbury.
Hear from Dr Carl Wright who’s chair of the Canterbury Climate Action Partnership.
Some of the incredible people in Kent who’ve been helping improve mental health and wellbeing during the pandemic have been recognised.
The first even Kent Mental Health and Wellbeing awards have taken place. We caught up with 16-year-old Madison Hinton from Sittingbourne who made positivity boxes during lockdown.
Olympian and South Kent Mind ambassador Jack Green also spoke at the event.
And, the Gillingham boss was disappointed following their 2-2 draw with Bolton Wanderers at the weekend.

A man has admitted going on a wrecking spree at a hotel in Maidstone after getting frustrated with his job.A court’s been told the rampage caused around £100,000 worth of damage at Larkfield Priory Hotel.Hear from our reporter Sean McPolin who covered the case.Also in today’s podcast, a Palestinian refugee says a giant puppet of a young asylum seeker that’s been visiting Kent will change perceptions.Amal arrived in Folkestone earlier in the week and has also visited Dover and Canterbury.But, not everyone is convinced – hear from Nigel Farage who’s described it as ‘rather sinister looking’.There’s been a blow for those calling for the old Manston airport in Thanet to re-open for freight flights. Our political editor Paul Francis has more.A debate had been taking place in the House of Lords on assisted dying – hear from a nurse from Sevenoaks who’s backing a change in the law after her father took his own life while battling cancer.The Gillingham boss has been speaking ahead of their game against Bolton Wanderers this weekend.And Kent Olympian Kate French has picked up a special award after winning gold at the Games in Tokyo back in the summer.

The rules on booking coronavirus booster jabs have changed in a bid to speed up the rollout as cases continue to rise.NHS England’s updating its website so anyone who had their second dose six months ago can book, even without an invitation.Hear from Kent GP Dr Julian Spinks on the pressures they’re currently under.Also in today’s podcast, Kent Test results are out today.The results will determine which children can apply for a place at a grammar school in the county for next September.Education expert and former headteacher Peter Read gives us his thoughts on the results and the system.A little boy from Kings Hill who was abused by his birth parents features in a new book to mark National Adoption Week.Tony Hudgell’s inspirational story is told in Bravely Being Me which has been put together by charity Aoption UK.His mum Paula has spoken about their adoption journey and the difference he’s made to their lives.And, Maidstone has got its own version of Monopoly.Leeds Castle takes the Mayfair square – and there’s even a spot for our sister newspaper, Kent Messenger.

Caravan owners on Sheppey say they fear some people could be left homeless after suddenly being told they need to pay thousands of pounds.
Those with mobile homes over 10 years old at a number of sites are no longer going to be able to pay ground rent and water rates monthly.
Hear from our reporter John Nurden who’s been following the story.
Also in today’s podcast, are we heading for another national lockdown this winter?
The business secretary has spoken out after health bosses called for face masks to be mandatory again.
We’ve also been hearing how the music industry has been affected by Covid despite a recovery fund from the government.
Plain-clothes police officers will video call a uniformed colleague to confirm their identity when stopping a lone woman.
It follows the murder of Sarah Everard by then serving police officer, 48 year-old Wayne Couzens from Deal.
It’s hoped a giant puppet of a child refugee that’s going through Dover later can help challenge the stigma around asylum seekers.
Little Amal has been travelling through eight countries from the Syria-Turkey border since July.
And, the Gillingham boss has given us his views following their 1-0 win over Doncaster Rovers at Priestfield last night.
 

Tyson Fury has paid tribute to four men who died in a crash near Headcorn.
They’d been travelling to watch the boxer’s fight against Deontay Wilder on TV when the vehicle they were in hit a tree.
A 15-year-old boy remains in a London hospital after being seriously injured.
Also in today’s podcast, the Archbishop of Canterbury has led a memorial service to MP Sir David Amess who was killed while holding a surgery in his constituency last Friday.
Fellow MPs have also been paying tribute in the commons.
The chairman of Gillingham Football Club has threatened to ban some fans from the ground after trouble at Saturday’s game against Sunderland.
A group of supporters were heard shouting ‘Scally Out’ at Priestfield and an arrest was made following a scuffle in the club’s Factory bar at half time.
Hear from Paul Scally and our reporter Luke Cawdell who was at the game.
Find out about the Kent village that could more than double in size if building work is given the go ahead.
It’s hoped the opening of a new community café in Folkestone will help young adult with learning difficulties to develop the skills they need for work.
And we look ahead to Gillingham’s game tonight as they welcome Doncaster Rovers.

As MPs pay tribute to Sir David Amess, the issue of their security is very much back on the agenda.The Southend West MP was killed while holding a surgery in a church in Leigh-on-Sea on Friday.Police are continuing to question a 25-year-old man.We’ve been speaking to Tonbridge and Malling’s Tom Tugendhat on the abuse suffered by members of parliament.Police and crime commissioner Matthew Scott gives us his views on whether MPs should have security.Also in today’s podcast, October is Black History Month, and a Kent actor says there are still racial difficulties in society. Hear from Kayne Lee Harrison who starred in the Alicia Keys movie ‘Resort to Love’ on Netflix.A Tunbridge Wells man is calling for more awareness of male breast cancer.Mark Winter has shared his story.Find out how homeless people are hoping to change perceptions of people on the streets through a new photography exhibition.And the Gillingham boss reacts to their defeat at the weekend which has left them perilously close to the league on relegation zone.

A Walderslade man has been told he faces going to prison for an attack which has left a firefighter in a coma.It happened when the pair met at a pub in Rochester High Street two years ago.Hear from our reporter at Maidstone Crown Court.Also in today’s podcast, a report has raised concerns there aren’t enough midwives at East Kent Hospitals Trust to keep women and babies safe.We’ve been speaking to the Care Quality Commission about their findings.At the end of Baby Loss Awareness Week a dad whose son was stillborn at 32 weeks has spoken about how a cold cot gave him and his partner vital time with their baby.Finn Guthrie is now raising funds for charity Abigail’s Footsteps.The Canterbury Festival gets under way this weekend – organisers say it’ll something for everyone over the next two weeks.The Wanted have been on our sister radio station kmfm as they release their first music together for seven years.And, Thanet will play host to the final of a national paddleboarding championship this weekend.

GP surgeries are going to be rated on league tables as part of plans to improve services.The government has also announced millions of pounds aimed at improving access to doctors – although practices which don’t provide an “appropriate” level of face-to-face appointments will not be eligible for the new funding.Hear from our resident health expert Dr Julian Spinks on the demands facing GPs.Meantime, a campaign is under way to try and reduce the amount of abuse being suffered by nurses and doctors and some hospitals in the county.Also in the podcast, Insulate Britain have announced they are suspending their campaign of action until October 25.The boss of Southern Water has spoken out about sewage spills in the county.We’ve also been hearing from organisers of the national paddleboarding series due to happen in Thanet this weekend.And an Australian swimmer has broken the record for the number of Channel crossings by a single person.

Insulate Britain protesters have been arrested after blocking the M25 near the Dartford Crossing.Police were called to two demonstrations on the Essex side earlier this morning and detained 35 people.Hear from a retired GP who was among those to glue their hands to the carriageway.Also in today’s podcast, a Kent MP has suggested fracking could be used to ease the current energy crisis.Thanet’s Craig Mackinlay wants the UK to start exploring it as an option again.Mark Hood is a Green Party councillor in Kent and has been speaking to our political editor.We have news from our town centres including an announcement that an M&S store is to close.A community farm on Sheppey that gives children the chance to work with animals has celebrated its third birthday.Curly’s was set up on 10-acres of land by dads Garry and Kyle Ratcliffe as a thank you to everyone who helped when TV show DIY SOS rebuilt their bungalow.We’ve caught up with Kyle who’s told us why it’s such an important facility.And, Margate based toy company Hornby is featuring in a new TV series – we’ve been finding out how they’re trying to get younger generations interested in model railways.

A mum from Gravesend has died just months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer.
Nicola Biddiscombe was told she had the disease while pregnant with her third child.
Her family had been raising money in the hope she could get a potentially life-extending drug that is only available in America.
Also in today’s podcast, a no-swim zone remains in place at 14 beaches in Thanet after waste water leaked into the sea.
There are calls for Southern Water to do more.
A project is under way to try and get children fit again after the pandemic.
It’s thought only half of youngsters in the county are doing the recommended 60 minutes of exercise they need every day.
Skier Millie Knight has been to a school to learn about the new scheme.
And in sport, former Gravesend schoolboy Fikayo Tomori could be in the line-up for England tonight as they take on Hungary in a World Cup qualifier.